DBT Bureau
Bengaluru, 21 August 2025
Paradip Port is one of India’s major ports, handling a significant portion of iron ore, crude oil, and coal traffic for import and export. At Data Biz Times, we are regularly writing the port report to help shippers, companies, traders, and authorities make informed business decisions.
Traffic Update:
| Particulars | 19 August 2025 |
| Working Vessels (number) | 21 |
| Vessels at Anchorage (number) | 12 |
Details on vessels carrying manganese (including at anchorage & expected):
| Vessel Name | Cargo Type | Quantity (MT) | Route |
| MV. NBA PROSPERITY (Expected 21st August) | Manganese ore | 17,500 | Galle-Gabon-High seas |
- India is a major importer of manganese ore, which is used in steel and alloy industries.
- India imported around 6.64 million tonnes of manganese in FY25 as compared to 5.47 million tonnes imported in FY24.
